"I announce that Shrek Academy, having violated the tournament rules—"
He had only gotten this far when a voice suddenly interrupted him.
"Wait."
The one who spoke this time was Yu Xiaogang, who had been gathering himself in the back for quite a while.
Though he was not as agitated as Liu Erlong, his face was equally livid.
"Salas, think carefully before making your decision."
"Is Platinum Bishop Salas's name something you can address directly?"
A red-robed bishop immediately rebuked him.
Just as Salas was preparing to continue.
And expel Shrek Academy from this tournament.
Yu Xiaogang suddenly sneered sideways.
Then, with a flick of his wrist, something flew from his palm.
The next second, it shot straight toward Salas.
Before Salas could act, a Temple Knight swiftly stepped in front of him.
He raised his hand and slashed his palm toward the object.
Soul Power erupted abruptly.
At the same time, the other Temple Knights reacted with astonishing speed.
They immediately surrounded Yu Xiaogang and Liu Erlong.
"Stop."
A hand suddenly reached in, blocking the Temple Knight's hand.
It transformed into an invisible barrier, enveloping all the Soul Power contained in his palm strike.
Strangely, no clash of energy occurred.
The Temple Knight's Soul Power simply vanished silently, like melting ice and snow.
The one who acted was neither Ning Fengzhi nor anyone from Shrek Academy.
It was Platinum Bishop Salas himself.
Seeing Salas make a move.
Yu Xiaogang and Liu Erlong both stiffened.
Though the Temple Knight was not particularly powerful compared to Liu Erlong.
When he attacked.
Five soul rings lit up around him at once. He was clearly a Soul King above level 50.
Yet Salas had acted later, only to arrive first.
He had not even used his martial soul, yet he had casually neutralized